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Three iterations of the light refracting properties of our mundane object. None of the iterations were finalised as a completed object. However experiments showed promise. Would still like to use lead crystal to make a sundial, also feel the spectrum clock has promise, but much more research needed. This exercise presented an opportunity to experiment with preconceptions. We questioned the nature of clocks and the ways we perceive the passage of time. Also looked at the relationship of the sun to fixed objects when we examined sundials. Our experiments leave more questions than answers, however we were able to reinterpret the spectrum making qualities of our lead crystal vase I. A number of ways.

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Another experiment. This time with fiber optics. Optic strands taped to a torch with different colour functions. Results were pleasing but way more work & research required.

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Another phase of final design. Takes 15mins to show full sequence, so only short clips shown here. Was unable to work out how to make an hourly sequence. More research needed.

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Another section of the sequence of the spectrum

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Contrasting pixels symbolic of second hand of a clock. Shows part of the programmed time sequence

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Failed experiments

Tried wrapping led strip around a bamboo tripod and along paths are trees to see if an outdoor time piece could be constructed. This idea needs more work as they just looked like pretty lights.

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Completed coding and experiment. These pics show the progress of time symbolised by one contrasting pixel

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On/off switch constructed. I liked the analog nature of this old fashioned switch as a constraint to the technology used.

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Attempted to use zinc shielding shaped in a spiral to construct LED light. Unfortunately did not have the tools, ability or time to achieve desired result.

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Coding attempt at obtaining a spectrum that tells the time. Was unable to achieve desired result of a slowly fading rainbow, so selected one pixel of a contrasting colour to indicate the passage of seconds

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Wiring schematic

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Programming reference

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LED Strip with basic rainbow spectrum programming

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Most of the practical information re programming and constructing LED stripe was obtained from this user guide.

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Guide to programming Neopixels (LED's) with Arduino (open source coding)

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This is the LED product I purchased to make the spectrum clock. Specifications & programming guides attached.

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Researching LED strips and programming involved with creating a graduating spectrum